Criminal Justice (Policing)

in committee · New York · Senate May 7, 2026

S 5084: Relates to establishing a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department

Establishes a process for neutral arbitrators to review certain disciplinary decisions and penalties imposed on members of the New York city police department.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes neutral arbitrators to review police disciplinary decisions, enhancing accountability and oversight in law enforcement per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6899: Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for information leading to conviction of drunk drivers; imposes an additional surcharge on convicted drivers

Authorizes a statewide toll free hotline run by the state police with reward for reporting conduct of drivers leading to conviction of the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; imposes an additional surcharge upon conviction of all criminally drunk or drugged drivers to fund expenses and rewards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds law enforcement tool (hotline/rewards) for DUI enforcement via surcharge, strengthening prosecution of specific crimes under criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances road safety via DUI reporting hotline and surcharge funding, directly aligning with transportation safety indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5399: Establishes incapacity to consent when a person is a witness to or subject of an investigation under certain circumstances

This bill (A 5399) amends New York's penal law to establish that a person is legally incapable of consenting to sexual acts if they are a witness, victim, suspect, or person of interest in a law enforcement investigation while a police officer or law enforcement official is involved in that investigation. It specifically creates a legal presumption of incapacity during the active investigation period for these individuals when interacting with law enforcement personnel participating in the case. The law includes an exception: if a prior sexual relationship existed before the investigation began, the person is not deemed incapable of consent. This change directly affects law enforcement officers and individuals involved in ongoing investigations, clarifying consent status under these specific circumstances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates legal presumption of incapacity for witnesses/victims during investigations, preventing exploitation by law enforcement and protecting civil rights in criminal justice context.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 5206: Requires training regarding sexual assault for police officers and child protective services workers

Requires police officers to receive training instruction for crimes involving sexual assaults; requires training for child protective services workers in certain instances.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates specialized training for law enforcement and CPS on sexual assault handling, enhancing accountability and victim response in criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2466: Relates to directing the superintendent of the New York state police to prepare a visor card for the hard of hearing

Directs the superintendent of the New York State Police to prepare a visor card for the deaf or hard of hearing to enable police to respond to traffic stops involving the deaf or hard of hearing and avoid conflict and escalation because of difficulty communicating.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses police communication barriers during traffic stops to prevent escalation, aligning with reform goals for law enforcement interaction.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3049: Prohibits the use of robots by police agencies

Prohibits the use of weaponized robots, non-weaponized robots which may potentially cause injury, or robots being used for surveillance purposes by police agencies.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill explicitly restricts police use of robots that could cause injury or enable surveillance, limiting law enforcement capabilities per 'oppose' criteria.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2244: Relates to divestment from the 1033 federal excess property program

Prohibits any local police department, county sheriff's office, the division of the state police or any agency that employs a peace officer in this state from participating in the 1033 federal excess property program for the purposes of receiving lethal or offensive weapons.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits police from acquiring military weapons via 1033 program, aligning with criminal justice reform efforts to reduce police militarization and excessive force.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7355: Provides that conviction of assault on a social worker which prevents them from performing a lawful duty is a felony

This bill amends New York's penal law to classify assault against social workers as a felony when the assault prevents them from performing their lawful duties. It directly affects social workers who face physical harm while on the job, such as during home visits or client interactions. The key change elevates these assaults from a lower-level offense to a class C felony, aligning social workers with protections previously extended to police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. This creates a stronger legal penalty for attacks targeting social workers during their professional duties.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill elevates assault on social workers to a felony, strengthening penalties for violence against essential workers and aligning with protections for law enforcement/emergency personnel.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClassifies assault on social workers performing duties as felony, strengthening workplace safety protections for a specific occupational group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 5, 2026

A 1083: Prohibits the creation of fake electronic communication service accounts and prohibits the collection and use of account information by law enforcement and other governmental entities

Prohibits police and other governmental entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts, or from collecting or using an individual's account information; establishes a private right of action for a violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from creating fake accounts and misusing data, enhancing digital privacy and police accountability in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits law enforcement from collecting personal account data, strengthening data privacy protections and preventing misuse of user information.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

A 8254: Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities

Relates to training police officers on how to respond to situations involving individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates police training for autism/developmental disability scenarios, enhancing officer accountability and reducing potential misuse of force against vulnerable populations.95% confidence

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